Zebra TC51 Owner's manual

Brand: Zebra

Model: TC51

Type: Owner's manual

Touch Computer

TC51

MN-003147-05

Integrator Guide

for Android ™ 7.1.2 Nougat

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Revision History

Changes to the original guide are listed below:

Change Date Description

-01 Rev A 10/2017 Initial release.

-02 Rev. A 12/2017 Removed 4-way charging in accessory section.

-03 Rev. A 8/2018 Updated cleaning instructions.

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-04 Rev. A 9/2019 Removed Imager as Camera section from DataWedge chapter. Added healthcare

cleaning link to zebra.com page.

-05 Rev. A 12/2019 Updated battery information in Charging the Battery section.

Change Date Description

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Table of Contents

Terms of Use .................................................................................................................................... 2

Revision History ................................................................................................................................ 2

Table of Contents................................................................................................................................... 4

About This Guide

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 12

Documentation Set ......................................................................................................................... 12

Configurations ................................................................................................................................. 12

Software Versions ........................................................................................................................... 13

Chapter Descriptions ...................................................................................................................... 13

Notational Conventions ................................................................................................................... 13

Related Documents ........................................................................................................................ 14

Service Information ......................................................................................................................... 14

Provide Documentation Feedback .................................................................................................. 14

Getting Started

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 15

Setup ............................................................................................................................................... 15

Installing a microSD Card ......................................................................................................... 15

Installing the Battery .................................................................................................................. 18

Charging the Battery ................................................................................................................. 18

Charging Indicators ................................................................................................................... 19

Replacing the Battery ...................................................................................................................... 19

Replacing the microSD Card .......................................................................................................... 21

Resetting the TC51 ......................................................................................................................... 22

Performing a Soft Reset ............................................................................................................ 22

Performing a Hard Reset .......................................................................................................... 22

Accessories

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 23

Accessories ..................................................................................................................................... 23

1-Slot USB Charge Cradle .............................................................................................................. 26

Charging the Device .................................................................................................................. 26

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Inserting a TC51 with Rugged Boot into Cradle ........................................................................ 27

Battery Charging ....................................................................................................................... 28

Charging Temperature ........................................................................................................ 28

4-Slot Charge Only Cradle with Battery Charger ............................................................................ 29

Charging the TC51 .................................................................................................................... 29

Inserting a TC51 with Rugged Boot into Cradle ........................................................................ 31

Battery Charging ....................................................................................................................... 31

Main Battery Charging ........................................................................................................ 31

Spare Battery Charging ....................................................................................................... 31

Charging Temperature ........................................................................................................ 32

5-Slot Charge Only Cradle .............................................................................................................. 33

Charging the TC51 .................................................................................................................... 33

Inserting a TC51 with Rugged Boot into Cradle ........................................................................ 34

Battery Charging ....................................................................................................................... 35

Charging Temperature ........................................................................................................ 35

5-Slot Ethernet Cradle .................................................................................................................... 36

Daisy-chaining Ethernet Cradles ............................................................................................... 36

Ethernet Settings ................................................................................................................. 37

Configuring Ethernet Proxy Settings ................................................................................... 37

Configuring Ethernet Static IP Address ............................................................................... 38

Charging the TC51 .................................................................................................................... 39

Inserting a TC51 with Rugged Boot into Cradle ........................................................................ 40

Battery Charging ....................................................................................................................... 40

Charging Temperature ........................................................................................................ 41

Establishing Ethernet Connection ............................................................................................. 41

LED Indicators ........................................................................................................................... 41

4-Slot Battery Charger .................................................................................................................... 42

Charging Spare Batteries .......................................................................................................... 42

Single Charger Setup .......................................................................................................... 42

Two Charger Setup ............................................................................................................. 43

Battery Charging ....................................................................................................................... 44

Spare Battery Charging ....................................................................................................... 44

Charging Temperature ........................................................................................................ 44

Rugged Charge/USB Cable ............................................................................................................ 45

Connecting to TC51 .................................................................................................................. 45

Connecting to TC51 with Rugged Boot ..................................................................................... 46

USB Communication ................................................................................................................. 47

Charging the Device .................................................................................................................. 47

Disconnecting the Rugged Charge/USB Cable ........................................................................ 48

Battery Charging ....................................................................................................................... 49

Main Battery Charging ........................................................................................................ 49

Charging Temperature ........................................................................................................ 49

5-Slot Cradle Rack Installation ........................................................................................................ 50

4-Slot Battery Chargers Rack Installation ....................................................................................... 53

Rack Mount Installation ................................................................................................................... 56

Wall Installation ............................................................................................................................... 59

Bottom Tray Assembly .............................................................................................................. 59

Bracket Wall Mounting .............................................................................................................. 59

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DataWedge

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 61

Basic Scanning ............................................................................................................................... 61

Profiles ............................................................................................................................................ 62

Profile0 ...................................................................................................................................... 62

Plug-ins ........................................................................................................................................... 62

Input Plug-ins ............................................................................................................................ 63

Process Plug-ins ....................................................................................................................... 63

Output Plug-ins ......................................................................................................................... 63

Profiles Screen ................................................................................................................................ 64

Profile Context Menu ................................................................................................................. 64

Options Menu ............................................................................................................................ 65

Disabling DataWedge ............................................................................................................... 65

Creating a New Profile .................................................................................................................... 65

Profile Configuration ....................................................................................................................... 66

Associating Applications ........................................................................................................... 67

Data Capture Plus ..................................................................................................................... 69

Bar Code Input .......................................................................................................................... 72

Enabled ............................................................................................................................... 72

Scanner Selection ............................................................................................................... 72

Decoders ................................................................................................................................... 73

Decoder Params ....................................................................................................................... 74

Codabar .............................................................................................................................. 75

Code 11 ............................................................................................................................................................... 75

Code128 .............................................................................................................................. 75

Code39 ................................................................................................................................ 76

Code93 ................................................................................................................................ 77

Composite AB ..................................................................................................................... 77

Discrete 2 of 5 ..................................................................................................................... 77

GS1 DataBar Limited .......................................................................................................... 77

HAN XIN .............................................................................................................................. 78

Interleaved 2 of 5 ................................................................................................................ 78

Matrix 2 of 5 ........................................................................................................................ 78

MSI ...................................................................................................................................... 79

Trioptic 39 ........................................................................................................................... 79

UK Postal ............................................................................................................................ 79

UPCA .................................................................................................................................. 79

UPCE0 ................................................................................................................................ 79

UPCE1 ................................................................................................................................ 80

US Planet ............................................................................................................................ 80

Decode Lengths .................................................................................................................. 80

UPC EAN Params ..................................................................................................................... 81

Reader Params ......................................................................................................................... 83

Scan Params ............................................................................................................................. 84

UDI Params ............................................................................................................................... 86

Keep enabled on suspend ........................................................................................................ 86

Simulscan Input ......................................................................................................................... 86

Keystroke Output ...................................................................................................................... 87

Intent Output ............................................................................................................................. 88

Intent Overview ......................................................................................................................... 89

IP Output ................................................................................................................................... 90

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Usage ........................................................................................................................................ 91

Using IP Output with IPWedge .................................................................................................. 92

Using IP Output without IPWedge ............................................................................................. 93

Generating Advanced Data Formatting Rules ................................................................................ 94

Configuring ADF Plug-in ........................................................................................................... 94

Creating a Rule ................................................................................................................... 95

Defining a Rule .................................................................................................................... 95

Defining Criteria .................................................................................................................. 95

Defining an Action ..................................................................................................................... 97

Deleting a Rule .......................................................................................................................... 98

Order Rules List ........................................................................................................................ 98

Deleting an Action ..................................................................................................................... 99

ADF Example ............................................................................................................................ 99

DataWedge Settings ............................................................................................................... 102

Importing a Configuration File ................................................................................................. 103

Exporting a Configuration File ................................................................................................. 104

Importing a Profile File ............................................................................................................ 104

Exporting a Profile ................................................................................................................... 104

Restoring DataWedge ............................................................................................................. 104

Configuration and Profile File Management .................................................................................. 105

Enterprise Folder ..................................................................................................................... 105

Auto Import .............................................................................................................................. 105

Programming Notes ...................................................................................................................... 105

Overriding Trigger Key in an Application ................................................................................. 105

Capture Data and Taking a Photo in the Same Application .................................................... 105

Disable DataWedge on Device and Mass Deploy .................................................................. 106

Soft Scan Feature ................................................................................................................... 106

Sample .................................................................................................................................... 106

Scanner Input Plugin ............................................................................................................... 106

Function Prototype ............................................................................................................ 107

Parameters ........................................................................................................................ 107

Return Values ................................................................................................................... 107

Example ............................................................................................................................ 107

Comments ......................................................................................................................... 108

Enumerate Scanners .............................................................................................................. 108

Function Prototype ............................................................................................................ 108

Parameters ........................................................................................................................ 108

Return Values ................................................................................................................... 108

Example ............................................................................................................................ 109

Comments ......................................................................................................................... 109

Set Default Profile ................................................................................................................... 109

Default Profile Recap ........................................................................................................ 109

Usage Scenario ................................................................................................................. 110

Function Prototype ............................................................................................................ 110

Parameters ........................................................................................................................ 110

Return Values ................................................................................................................... 110

Example ............................................................................................................................ 111

Comments ......................................................................................................................... 111

Reset Default Profile ............................................................................................................... 112

Function Prototype ............................................................................................................ 112

Parameters ........................................................................................................................ 112

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Return Values ................................................................................................................... 112

Example ............................................................................................................................ 112

Comments ......................................................................................................................... 112

Switch To Profile ..................................................................................................................... 113

Profiles Recap ................................................................................................................... 113

Usage Scenario ................................................................................................................. 113

Function Prototype ............................................................................................................ 113

Parameters ........................................................................................................................ 113

Return Values ................................................................................................................... 114

Example ............................................................................................................................ 114

Comments ......................................................................................................................... 114

Notes ................................................................................................................................. 115

USB Communication

Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 116

Transferring Files using Media Transfer Protocol ................................................................... 116

Transferring Files using Photo Transfer Protocol .................................................................... 117

Disconnect from the Host Computer ....................................................................................... 117

Settings

Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 118

WLAN Configuration ..................................................................................................................... 118

Configuring a Wi-Fi Network ................................................................................................... 118

Manually Adding a Wi-Fi Network ........................................................................................... 119

Configuring for a Proxy Server ................................................................................................ 120

Configuring the Device to Use a Static IP Address ................................................................. 121

Advanced Wi-Fi Settings ......................................................................................................... 122

Additional Wi-Fi Settings ......................................................................................................... 123

Screen Unlock Settings ................................................................................................................. 125

Set Screen Unlock Using PIN ........................................................................................... 126

Set Screen Unlock Using Password ................................................................................. 127

Set Screen Unlock Using Pattern ...................................................................................... 127

Passwords .................................................................................................................................... 128

Button Remapping ........................................................................................................................ 129

Remapping a Button ............................................................................................................... 129

Accounts ....................................................................................................................................... 130

Language Usage ........................................................................................................................... 130

Changing the Language Setting .............................................................................................. 130

Adding Words to the Dictionary ............................................................................................... 131

Keyboard Settings ......................................................................................................................... 131

PTT Express Configuration ........................................................................................................... 131

RxLogger ...................................................................................................................................... 131

RxLogger Configuration .......................................................................................................... 132

ANR Module ...................................................................................................................... 133

Kernal Module ................................................................................................................... 133

Logcat Module ................................................................................................................... 134

LTS Module ....................................................................................................................... 135

Ramoops Module .............................................................................................................. 135

Resource Module .............................................................................................................. 135

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Snapshot Module .............................................................................................................. 136

TCPDump Module ............................................................................................................. 137

Tombstone Module ........................................................................................................... 137

Configuration File .................................................................................................................... 137

Enabling Logging .................................................................................................................... 137

Disabling Logging .................................................................................................................... 137

Extracting Log Files ................................................................................................................. 137

RxLogger Utility ............................................................................................................................. 138

App View ................................................................................................................................. 138

Viewing Logs ..................................................................................................................... 138

Backup .............................................................................................................................. 139

Archiving ........................................................................................................................... 140

Overlay View ........................................................................................................................... 140

Removing the Main Chat Head ......................................................................................... 140

Viewing Logs ..................................................................................................................... 140

Removing a Sub Chat Head Icon ...................................................................................... 142

Backup .............................................................................................................................. 142

About Phone ................................................................................................................................. 143

Application Deployment

Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 144

Security ......................................................................................................................................... 144

Secure Certificates ........................................................................................................................ 144

Installing a Secure Certificate ....................................................................................................... 144

Configuring Credential Storage Settings ................................................................................. 145

Development Tools ....................................................................................................................... 145

Android .................................................................................................................................... 145

EMDK for Android ................................................................................................................... 147

StageNow ................................................................................................................................ 147

ADB USB Setup ............................................................................................................................ 147

Enabling USB Debugging ....................................................................................................... 147

Application Installation .................................................................................................................. 148

Installing Applications Using the USB Connection .................................................................. 148

Installing Applications Using the Android Debug Bridge ......................................................... 150

Installing Applications Using a microSD Card ......................................................................... 151

Uninstalling an Application ...................................................................................................... 151

Performing a System Update ........................................................................................................ 152

Download the System Update Package .................................................................................. 152

Using microSD Card ............................................................................................................... 152

Using ADB ............................................................................................................................... 153

Verify System Update Installation ........................................................................................... 154

Performing an Enterprise Reset .................................................................................................... 154

Download the Enterprise Reset Package ............................................................................... 155

Using microSD Card ............................................................................................................... 155

Using ADB ............................................................................................................................... 155

Performing a Factory Reset .......................................................................................................... 156

Download the Factory Reset Package .................................................................................... 156

Using microSD Card ............................................................................................................... 156

Using ADB ............................................................................................................................... 157

Storage ......................................................................................................................................... 158

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Random Access Memory ........................................................................................................ 158

Internal Storage ....................................................................................................................... 159

External Storage ..................................................................................................................... 160

Formatting a microSD Card .............................................................................................. 162

Format as Internal Memory ............................................................................................... 164

Enterprise Folder ..................................................................................................................... 166

Application Management .............................................................................................................. 166

Viewing Application Details ..................................................................................................... 167

Managing Downloads ................................................................................................................... 168

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 169

Maintaining the TC51 .................................................................................................................... 169

Display Best Practices .................................................................................................................. 170

Image Retention ...................................................................................................................... 170

Battery Safety Guidelines ............................................................................................................. 170

Cleaning Instructions .................................................................................................................... 171

Cleaning and Disinfecting Guidelines ..................................................................................... 171

Approved Cleanser Active Ingredients for TC51 ..................................................................... 171

Approved Disinfectant Cleaners for TC51-Healthcare ............................................................ 172

Harmful Ingredients ................................................................................................................. 172

Cleaning Instructions ............................................................................................................... 172

Special Cleaning Notes ........................................................................................................... 172

Cleaning Frequency ................................................................................................................ 173

Cleaning the TC51 ........................................................................................................................ 173

Housing ................................................................................................................................... 173

Display .................................................................................................................................... 173

Camera and Exit Window ........................................................................................................ 173

Battery Guide Slots ................................................................................................................. 173

Battery Connector and Locating Magnet Cleaning ....................................................................... 173

Cleaning Cradle Connectors ......................................................................................................... 175

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 176

SmartMU ................................................................................................................................. 176

Camera Preview ................................................................................................................ 176

Home Screen .................................................................................................................... 176

Scan List ........................................................................................................................... 178

Networking Tools .............................................................................................................. 181

TC51 ............................................................................................................................................. 185

1-Slot Charge Only Cradle ...................................................................................................... 187

4-Slot Charge Only Cradle with Battery Charger Troubleshooting ......................................... 188

5-Slot Charge Only Cradle Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 189

5-Slot Ethernet Cradle Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 190

4-Slot Battery Charger Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 190

Technical Specifications

Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 192

TC51 ............................................................................................................................................. 192

Decode Distances ................................................................................................................... 195

I/O Connector Pin-Outs ........................................................................................................... 196

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1-Slot Charge Only Cradle Technical Specifications .............................................................. 196

4-Slot Charge Only Cradle with Battery Charger Technical Specifications ............................. 197

5-Slot Charge Only Cradle Technical Specifications .............................................................. 198

5-Slot Ethernet Cradle Technical Specifications ..................................................................... 198

4-Slot Battery Charger Technical Specifications ..................................................................... 199

Trigger Handle Technical Specifications ................................................................................. 199

Rugged Charge/USB Cable Technical Specifications ............................................................ 200

Index

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About This Guide

Introduction

This guide provides information about using the TC51 touch computer and accessories. The TC51 refers to both

the TC51 (Standard) and TC51-HC (Healthcare) configurations, except where noted.

Documentation Set

The documentation set for the TC51 provides information for specific user needs, and includes:

• TC51 Touch Computer Quick Start Guide - describes how to get the TC51 up and running.

• TC51 Touch Computer User Guide for Android Version 7.1.2 - describes how to use the TC51.

• TC51 Touch Computer Integrator Guide for Android Version 7.1.2 - describes how to set up the TC51 and

accessories.

Configurations

This guide covers the following configurations:

NOTE: Screens and windows pictured in this guide are samples and can differ from actual screens.

Configuration Radios Display Memory

Data Capture

Options

Operating

System

TC510K-1 WLAN: 802.11

a/b/g/n/d/h/i/k/r

WPAN:

Bluetooth v4.1

Low Energy

5.0” High

Definition (1280

x 720) LCD

2 GB RAM / 16

GB Flash or 4

GB RAM / 32

GB Flash

2D imager

(SE-4710) and

integrated NFC

Android-based,

Google ™

Mobile Services

(GMS) 7.1.2.

TC510K-2 WLAN: 802.11

a/b/g/n/d/h/i/k/r

WPAN:

Bluetooth v4.1

Low Energy

5.0” High

Definition (1280

x 720) LCD

2 GB RAM / 16

GB Flash or 4

GB RAM / 32

GB Flash

2D imager

(SE-4710) and

integrated NFC

Android-based,

Android

Open-Source

Project 7.1.2

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Software Versions

To determine the current software versions touch > About phone.

• Model number- Displays the model number.

• Android version - Displays the operating system version.

• Kernel version - Displays the kernel version number.

• Build number - Displays the software build number.

To determine the device serial number touch > About phone > Status.

• Serial number - Displays the serial number.

Chapter Descriptions

Topics covered in this guide are as follows:

• Getting Started provides information on getting the TC51 up and running for the first time.

• Accessories describes the available accessories and how to use them with the TC51.

• DataWedge describes how to use and configure the DataWedge application.

• USB Communication describes how to connect the TC51 to a host computer and transfer files.

• Settings provides the settings for configuring the TC51.

• Application Deployment provides information for developing and managing applications.

• Maintenance and Troubleshooting includes instructions on cleaning and storing the TC51, and provides

troubleshooting solutions for potential problems during TC51 operation.

• Technical Specifications provides the technical specifications for the TC51.

Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

• Bold text is used to highlight the following:

• Dialog box, window and screen names

• Drop-down list and list box names

• Check box and radio button names

• Icons on a screen

• Key names on a keypad

• Button names on a screen.

• Bullets (•) indicate:

• Action items

• Lists of alternatives

• Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential.

• Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists.

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